Adam Ståhl
{{short description|Swedish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Adam Ståhl
| image = Adam Ståhl.jpg
| fullname = Adam Mikael Sven Ståhl
| caption = Ståhl with Dalkurd in 2018
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|8|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Borås, Sweden
| height = 1.86 m
| position = Defender
| currentclub = Djurgårdens IF
| clubnumber = 18
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Brämhults IK
| youthyears2 = –2013
| youthclubs2 = IF Elfsborg
| youthyears3 = 2013
| youthclubs3 = Norrby IF
| years1 = 2014–2017
| clubs1 = Norrby IF
| caps1 = 89
| goals1 = 14
| years2 = 2018
| clubs2 = Karabükspor
| caps2 = 8
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2018
| clubs3 = Dalkurd FF
| caps3 = 11
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2019–2021
| clubs4 = IK Sirius
| caps4 = 59
| goals4 = 5
| years5 = 2022–2024
| clubs5 = Mjällby
| caps5 = 70
| goals5 = 6
| years6 = 2024–
| clubs6 = Djurgårdens IF
| caps6 = 18
| goals6 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2024–
| nationalteam1 = Finland
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 25 April 2025
| ntupdate = 11 October 2024
}}
Adam Mikael Sven Ståhl (born 8 October 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Allsvenskan club Djurgårdens IF. Born in Sweden, he represents the Finland national team.[https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/adam-stahl/ Profile at WorldFootball], worldfootball.net
Professional career
Ståhl begun his senior footballing career with Norrby IF, and helped them get promoted into the Superettan. He made his Superettan debut for Norrby in a 1–1 tie with Trelleborgs FF on 17 April 2017.{{cite web|url=https://nr.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/16/sweden/superettan/norrby-if/trelleborgs-fotbollsforening/2380404/|title=Norrby vs. Trelleborg - 16 April 2017 |publisher=Soccerway}}
Ståhl signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Kardemir Karabükspor on 6 January 2018, after a successful season with Norrby IF.{{cite web|url=https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/superettan/norrby-saljer-mittfaltare-till-turkiska-super-lig-jumbon/|title=Norrby säljer mittfältare till turkiska Süper Lig-jumbon}} Ståhl made his professional debut for Kardemir Karabükspor in a 5-0 Süper Lig loss to İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. on 29 January 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=29&macId=180499|title=MEDİPOL BAŞAKŞEHİR FK KARDEMİR KARABÜKSPOR - Maç Detayları TFF|website=tff.org}}
On 11 August 2018, after being released by Kardemir Karabükspor, Ståhl signed with Dalkurd FF in Allsvenskan, Sweden's first tier.{{cite web|url=https://dalkurd.se/2018/08/11/valkommen-till-dalkurd-adam-stahl/|title=Välkommen till Dalkurd, Adam Ståhl|publisher=Dalkurd FF|date=11 August 2018}}
Ståhl signed a 3-year deal with IK Sirius Fotboll on 21 January 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.siriusfotboll.se/adam-stahl-blir-sirius-andra-nyforvarv/|title=Adam Ståhl blir Sirius andra nyförvärv|publisher=IK Sirius Fotboll|date=21 January 2019}}
In January 2022 Ståhl signed a deal with Mjällby reaching into 2024.{{cite web|title=Officiellt: Adam Ståhl klar för Mjällby AIF|url=http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/149190|work=Fotbolltransfers.com|access-date=28 January 2022|language=sv}}
In July 2024 Ståhl signed a deal with Djurgårdens IF reaching into 2027.
International career
Ståhl was born in Sweden to a Finnish mother and a Swedish father and holds a dual Swedish-Finnish citizenship. In mid-August 2024, it was reported in Swedish and Finnish media that Ståhl had been contacted by the Finland national team head coach Markku Kanerva.[https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/allsvenskan/stahl-nara-att-bli-landslagsspelare-efter-flytten-till-djurgarden-morsan-storb/ Ståh nära att bli landlagspelare efter flytten till Djurgården: "Morsan storbölade"], fotbollskanalen.se, 16 August 2024[https://www.palloliitto.fi/ajankohtaista/markku-kanerva-adam-stahl-kiinnostaa-ja-prosessi-on-kaynnissa Markku Kanerva: "Adam Ståhl kiinnostaa ja prosessi on käynnissä"], Finnish FA, 17 August 2024 Ståhl said in an interview that he had always wanted to represent Finland internationally.[https://www.is.fi/jalkapallo/art-2000010636506.html Ståhl himoitsee Suomen edustamista – "Mitä helvettiä tämä on?"], Ilta-Sanomat, 16 August 2024 On 28 August, Ståhl was named in the Finland squad for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B matches against Greece and England in September.[https://www.iltalehti.fi/jalkapallo/a/4305f5a5-3c12-4c8b-b14b-a70713e08541 Kaksi ensikertalaista mukana – Tässä Suomen kokoonpano Kansojen liigaan], Iltalehti, 28 August 2024 He made his international debut for Finland on 7 September 2024 against Greece at the Karaiskakis Stadium. He played the whole game as Greece won 3–0.{{cite web|publisher=ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/698905/finland-greece|title=Greece v Finland game report|date=7 September 2024}}
Ståhl also played the full 90 minutes against England at Wembley Stadium on 10 September 2024 in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B.
England won the game 2-0 with both goals being scored by Harry Kane.
Personal life
Ståhl's maternal grandparents come from Kokkola, Finland, originally. In his youth, Ståhl and his family spent many summers in Pello, Finland, at his grandmother's house.[https://yle.fi/a/74-20108999 Huuhkajien yllätysvahvistus halusi aina pelata Suomelle – kun haave toteutui, äiti sekosi: "Melkein tulee itku nytkin"], Yle, 6 September 2024[https://www.hs.fi/urheilu/art-2000010673331.html Ruotsissa kasvaneen Adam Ståhlin unelma Huuhkajista toteutui pikavauhtia – "Olen ylpeä"], Helsingin Sanomat, 3 September 2024[https://www.iltalehti.fi/jalkapallo/a/17076f2c-01a9-4690-883d-f8eebe20e4be Adam, 29, haki passin ja on nyt Suomen maajoukkueessa – Tätä suomalaista herkkua hän ei voi sietää: "Inhottavaa"], Iltalehti, 4 September 2024
Career statistics
{{Updated|matches played on 25 April 2025}}{{soccerway |name= }}
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|+ Club statistics | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cups{{efn|Includes Svenska Cupen}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="5"|Norrby IF
|2014 |24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 3 | ||
| 2015
|Division 1 |22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 0 | ||
| 2016
|Division 1 |16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 4 | ||
| 2017
|26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 27 | 7 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!88 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 14 | |
| Kardemir Karabükspor
|8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 8 | 0 | ||
| Dalkurd FF
|2018 |11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 11 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="4"|IK Sirius
|2019 |Allsvenskan |18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 21 | 1 | ||
| 2020
|Allsvenskan |17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2021
|Allsvenskan |24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 4 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!59 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 5 | |
| rowspan="4"|Mjällby AIF
|2022 |Allsvenskan |25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 27 | 1 | ||
| 2023
|Allsvenskan |29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 35 | 3 | ||
| 2024
|Allsvenskan |16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 3 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!70 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 7 | |
| rowspan="2" |Djurgårdens IF
|2024 |Allsvenskan |13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2025
|Allsvenskan |5 |1 |3 |0 |4 |0 |12 |0 | ||||||||
| colspan="3" |Career totals
!256 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 297 | 29 |
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{{updated|matches played 11 October 2024}}
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| colspan=4|Finland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| colspan=1|Total||3||0 |
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|adam-stahl/337273}}
- [http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/player/5874 Fotbolltransfers Profile]
- {{SvFF player|id=b7ce5a49-c90d-410a-8d5e-f9bf0f0c67f5|fid=445530|pid=9148}}
- {{TFF player|2067456}}
- [http://www.kardemirkarabukspor.org.tr/t/a-takim/397-adam-mikael-sven-stahl Kardemir Karabukspor Profile]
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Category:Swedish people of Finnish descent
Category:Finnish people of Swedish descent
Category:Footballers from Borås
Category:Swedish men's footballers
Category:Finnish men's footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Kardemir Karabükspor footballers
Category:IK Sirius Fotboll players
Category:Ettan Fotboll players
Category:Finland men's international footballers
Category:Finnish expatriate men's footballers
Category:Finnish expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
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